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at a news conference the civil rights organization also called for the district attorney's office to charge the students with false imprisonment. at a march before the news conference students wore tape over their moths to symbolize not being heard. they say the school's president ignored their concerns about the treatment of african-american students at san jose state. the district attorney acknowledged the seriousness of the allegations but stood by the misdemeanor charges. >> it's becoming popular and also hip but one man says uber is dangerous. james says the san francisco based transportation service is not doing enough to monitor its drivers and protect passengers. he says he took this video while he and his uber driver waited for police in san francisco this weekend. he says the driver hit him and used racial and homophobic slurs. >> my sister lives in san francisco. i can only think if she had been in that car what would have happened to her and that scares me. >> he worries the man was not an approved driver and possibly driving for somebody who is. but uber says the driver
at a news conference the civil rights organization also called for the district attorney's office to charge the students with false imprisonment. at a march before the news conference students wore tape over their moths to symbolize not being heard. they say the school's president ignored their concerns about the treatment of african-american students at san jose state. the district attorney acknowledged the seriousness of the allegations but stood by the misdemeanor charges. >> it's...
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he famously questioned its public accommodations clause of the civil rights act of 1964 a few years ago. earlier this year, he stood by an aide who previously called himself the southern averge, once wrote the quote, a non-white majority america would simply crease to be america. but paul has made several public efforts to at least communicate with black voters, speak ac the howard university earlier this year. the gop's national chairman, reince priebus, continues to insist that expanding the party's demographic appeal is one of his priority. black voters and urban america in general never been as hostile to the gop as they now are. are paul's gestures sincere? is the national gop committed to reaching out? do they truly understand why their party has fail so miserably to connect with the voters jack kemp worked so hard to cut rate is? here to discuss this, we have back with us, msnbc contributor perry bacon jr., "new york post" editorial writer, robert george, syndicated columnist and political reporter bob franken joins us and msnbc contributor goldie taylor is here with us. goldie,
he famously questioned its public accommodations clause of the civil rights act of 1964 a few years ago. earlier this year, he stood by an aide who previously called himself the southern averge, once wrote the quote, a non-white majority america would simply crease to be america. but paul has made several public efforts to at least communicate with black voters, speak ac the howard university earlier this year. the gop's national chairman, reince priebus, continues to insist that expanding the...
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. >> unions are mostly behind the recent wave of protests, some reminiscent of the civil rights era where fight for 15 has become the rallying cry. demand for a new federal minimum wage law that would force companies to pay workers at least $15 an hour. >> $15 an hour minimum wage is completely unrealistic. >> executive vice president of the national restaurant association. industry's lobbying arm in washington which is opposed to any large increase. most restaurants, he says, operate on a grim profit margin, increasing wages would mean fewer jobs and might even put some owners out of business. isn't it embarrassing for the industry to have any employees who are living at or right around the poverty level? >> i would say that there's people living at or around the poverty level in virtually every industry in this country. i would say that may be a result of the economic distress that the country has been under not a kind of pattern that the restaurant industry intends to have as its base. >> and yet the issue has become something of a public relations nightmare for the nation's largest em
. >> unions are mostly behind the recent wave of protests, some reminiscent of the civil rights era where fight for 15 has become the rallying cry. demand for a new federal minimum wage law that would force companies to pay workers at least $15 an hour. >> $15 an hour minimum wage is completely unrealistic. >> executive vice president of the national restaurant association. industry's lobbying arm in washington which is opposed to any large increase. most restaurants, he says,...
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in 1965, after the passage of the civil rights act, the voting rights act and the unexpected compliance with white southerners with them, made the southwest of a nightmare and continued residential segregation and urban riots made the no. seem less of a dream, less of a promised land. the other postwar surge of migration was to california from the midwest. the war brought millions of americans to california for the first time. how many here have been to california? okay. just about everybody. a similar audience in 1940, demographically similar, only a few hands would have gone up. people who have been to california and they sought a land that was reassuringly american for the first time but it was different from the rest of america. in 1940 census 90% of americans lived east of the rocky mountains. if you live east of the rocky mountains the weather is unpleasant for a large portion of the year. i don't need to tell an audience in massachusetts that. in california, coastal california basically, the weather is nice, the year round. so people started to see this as a promised land, calif.
in 1965, after the passage of the civil rights act, the voting rights act and the unexpected compliance with white southerners with them, made the southwest of a nightmare and continued residential segregation and urban riots made the no. seem less of a dream, less of a promised land. the other postwar surge of migration was to california from the midwest. the war brought millions of americans to california for the first time. how many here have been to california? okay. just about everybody. a...
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. >> host: what was the ultimate result in nashville prior to the larger civil rights movement? >> guest: the nashville community became probably one of the first major cities in the american south to segregated lunch counters and restaurants. a year later desegregate all of its theaters. in nashville, we took, we started talking about the beloved community of making nashville and open city. nashville was considered the essence of the south, and there was people in the white community, very progressive, really liberals that really wanted to see nashville make the great transition to a peaceful and open city. >> host: how'd you get a national? >> guest: i left rural alabama and in september 1957, 17 years old, traveling by bus to study. i wanted to attend a little school outside of troy, alabama, knew where i grew up. i grew up 50 miles from one country. 10 miles from detroit, and i applied to go to a school called troy state college. now known as troy university. submitted my application. my high school transcript. i never heard a word from the school, so i wrote a letter to dr.
. >> host: what was the ultimate result in nashville prior to the larger civil rights movement? >> guest: the nashville community became probably one of the first major cities in the american south to segregated lunch counters and restaurants. a year later desegregate all of its theaters. in nashville, we took, we started talking about the beloved community of making nashville and open city. nashville was considered the essence of the south, and there was people in the white...
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>> the office of civil rights is going to look at that complaint and see if his civil rights were denied. by denying him the transplant, were they denying it because of his disability. if they find that he was, it's going to be a problem for the hospital. >> thanks so much. we'll be right back. across the country has brought me to the lovely city of boston. cheers. and seeing as it's such a historic city, i'm sure they'll appreciate that geico's been saving people money for over 75 years. oh... dear, i've dropped my tea into the boston harbor. huhh... i guess this party's over. geico. fifteen minutes could save you fifteen percent or more on car insurance. for aveeno® positively radiant face moisturizer. [ female announcer ] aveeno® with soy helps reduce the look of brown spots in 4 weeks. for healthy radiant skin. aveeno®. naturally beautiful results. aveeno®. so when my moderate to severe chronic plaque psoriasis them. was also on display, i'd had it. i finally had a serious talk with my dermatologist. this time, he prescribed humira-adalimumab. humira helps to clear the surface of
>> the office of civil rights is going to look at that complaint and see if his civil rights were denied. by denying him the transplant, were they denying it because of his disability. if they find that he was, it's going to be a problem for the hospital. >> thanks so much. we'll be right back. across the country has brought me to the lovely city of boston. cheers. and seeing as it's such a historic city, i'm sure they'll appreciate that geico's been saving people money for over 75...
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after the passage of the civil rights act those that are with them made south glasshouse of the nightmare a and continued to segregation in her bryant's long dash rice made less of a promised land also the surge of migration to california from the midwest brought billions of americans to california for the first time. how many here have been to california? just about every by a similar audience in 1940 demographically similar only a few hands would have went up. they sought a land that was different from the rest of america than the percent of americans lived east of the rocky mountains and if you do that of weather is unpleasant for a large part of the year i don't have to tell an audience that. but didn't california so people start to see this as promised land california population increased the prediction was we have to go back there is no way to make a living in people figured out they raised families and the search migration continued for a long generation basically started in the 1970's it mated terrible and to better winter clothing one of my favorite inventions of the electronic c
after the passage of the civil rights act those that are with them made south glasshouse of the nightmare a and continued to segregation in her bryant's long dash rice made less of a promised land also the surge of migration to california from the midwest brought billions of americans to california for the first time. how many here have been to california? just about every by a similar audience in 1940 demographically similar only a few hands would have went up. they sought a land that was...
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having the federal government and its court system guarantee people's civil rights and civil liberties. as far as retirement programs and regulation of business, we could move that out of washington, regionalize it and do it on that basis. the new england that her ration or the state of california -- if it were made -- the new england nation or the state of california -- if it were made into many states, is a huge country. it one point oh thinking or 2.0 thinking that we are still divided by the -- 1.0 2.0 thinking that we are still divided by the geographical boundaries we are divided by? much two point oh thinking as it is ordinary unwillingness to see -- 2.0 thinking as it is ordinary unwillingness to cede things differently. -- see things differently. rings in theed past. massachusetts broke off from s in the past.ing there are quite distinct communities around los angeles and the western part of the are moret is -- that agricultural. you can turn those into separate government. host: philip is in tucson on the republican line. caller: hi. my comment is that the gentleman speaking
having the federal government and its court system guarantee people's civil rights and civil liberties. as far as retirement programs and regulation of business, we could move that out of washington, regionalize it and do it on that basis. the new england that her ration or the state of california -- if it were made -- the new england nation or the state of california -- if it were made into many states, is a huge country. it one point oh thinking or 2.0 thinking that we are still divided by...
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more than 100,000 people killed in 2 1/2 years of civil war in syria. >>> right now. coaches, young football players taken to hospitals all around vegas. a sickness spreading, started at one hotel and it has moved on. emergency responders with a lot to say about this. and a nation in mourning after a helicopter crashes into a packed bar. we'll have the latest on the recovery effort. >> there was like a couple of seconds of almost -- and from where i was collapsed. or cherry? cherry. oil...or cream? definitely cream. [ male announcer ] never made wi hydrogenated oil. oh, yeah. [ male announcer ] always made with real cream. the sound of reddi wip is the sound of joy. is what makes us different. we take the time to get to know you and your unique health needs. then we help create a personalized healthcare experience that works for you. and you. and you. with 50 years of know-how, and a dedicated network of doctors, health coaches, and wellness experts, we're a partner you can rely on -- today, and tomorrow. we're going beyond insurance to become your partner in health.
more than 100,000 people killed in 2 1/2 years of civil war in syria. >>> right now. coaches, young football players taken to hospitals all around vegas. a sickness spreading, started at one hotel and it has moved on. emergency responders with a lot to say about this. and a nation in mourning after a helicopter crashes into a packed bar. we'll have the latest on the recovery effort. >> there was like a couple of seconds of almost -- and from where i was collapsed. or cherry?...
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you talk about immigration rights and when we say we are post-civil rights, all of that becomes relative. it is almost going back and saying you did not do that mandate your supports to do -- you were supposed to do. you have to go back and make that correction to those mistakes before you put lipstick you have to give it right. some of us know that even after martin luther king and the leaders who support it what his that some of us continued on after 1968, so we understand what the problems are. unfortunately we do not have this kind of -- and thank you very much for bringing this issue. it gives me an opportunity to , can we get some clarification here. the voter rights act of 1965 was an incredible remedy for an incredible problem. the federal government had abandoned the south in the post- civil war era by not properly enforcing the 14th amendment and 15th amendment and then making a to end the reconstruction era and leave everything to jim crow. then they had come back in the 60s and fixed -- and fix what they should have fixed earlier on. i do want to make the points that because
you talk about immigration rights and when we say we are post-civil rights, all of that becomes relative. it is almost going back and saying you did not do that mandate your supports to do -- you were supposed to do. you have to go back and make that correction to those mistakes before you put lipstick you have to give it right. some of us know that even after martin luther king and the leaders who support it what his that some of us continued on after 1968, so we understand what the problems...
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that made a powerful argument for civil rights. if you are going to die for your country, you should have equal rights in your country. that is a powerful argument. that stopped in 1965. the assumption was more black people are going to move north. after the start of the urban riots in the north, the south became less of a nightmare. less of a dream and the migration suddenly stopped. host: we will go back further than that -- farther than that. our guest is michael barone of the washington examiner and his new book "shaping our nation." map of the irish population. heavy concentration on the east coast. also out west in nebraska, kansas, colorado. a heavy population in central nevada. the irish started coming over here in large numbers with the potato famine. this was a migration nobody anticipated. -- potato famine destroyed ireland had a population of 8 million in 1841. on million left ireland. a huge trauma. they were the first migrants who went primarily to cities rather than the countryside, rather than farms. farming had not
that made a powerful argument for civil rights. if you are going to die for your country, you should have equal rights in your country. that is a powerful argument. that stopped in 1965. the assumption was more black people are going to move north. after the start of the urban riots in the north, the south became less of a nightmare. less of a dream and the migration suddenly stopped. host: we will go back further than that -- farther than that. our guest is michael barone of the washington...
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in the black community when the civil rights act was passed it was near 30% and now in the white community was in the low single digits and now it is up to 40% rated it as an increase in eight period of time and that is due to a coach or in society that is no longer important to regulate the sexual urges. in fact you are almost glorified if you participate. the religious viewpoint was always that sexual activity is a wonderful thing provided that it's within certain boundaries mainly the boundaries of marriage but when it is liberated from the college and giving his policies out as a person. one of the things i object to in "porn generation" is men shouldn't act like pigs. unfortunately the movement came along and noted rightly and instead of saying that the act morally everyone checked in moral and that has had a ramification especially for young women. anyone it affects young women and men the same way it is blind to the realities of life. >> host: you are watching booktv on c-span2. this is our monthly "in depth" program we invite one author to come on. this month is author ben shapiro
in the black community when the civil rights act was passed it was near 30% and now in the white community was in the low single digits and now it is up to 40% rated it as an increase in eight period of time and that is due to a coach or in society that is no longer important to regulate the sexual urges. in fact you are almost glorified if you participate. the religious viewpoint was always that sexual activity is a wonderful thing provided that it's within certain boundaries mainly the...
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the special advocate is charged with protecting individual rights and civil liberties and ensures that judges on the fisc benefit from opposing viewpoints. title three also ends secret laws by requiring publication of fisc decisions that contain a significant construction or interpretation of law to the greatest extent possible. title six helps ensure companies who work with the government are protected. private companies are currently barred from disclosing basic information about the requests a for information and assistance they receive from the government. with the support of many of the tech giants, the freedom act increases transparency by giving internet and telecom companies the ability to publicly disclose the number of fisa orders and national security letters received, as well as how many orders were complied with. it will also allow companies to divulge how many users or accounts on whom information was demanded under the fisa orders and national security letters. in a joint letter, microsoft, apple, yahoo, facebook, aol, google and linkedin wrote, transparency is a critica
the special advocate is charged with protecting individual rights and civil liberties and ensures that judges on the fisc benefit from opposing viewpoints. title three also ends secret laws by requiring publication of fisc decisions that contain a significant construction or interpretation of law to the greatest extent possible. title six helps ensure companies who work with the government are protected. private companies are currently barred from disclosing basic information about the requests...
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rights and civil liberties. we have a lot of work to do them is got to stop my way or highway politics. that is a big part of what the tea party has dragged us backwards. align the tail to wag the dog, allowing the agenda be controlled or the power people will want to washington rather than doing the right thing. i really hope this book will motivate real people, regular people to go down to your elected officials town hall meeting spend a few minutes after the meeting is over talking with the elected official at the podium, giving them a sense of what is important to you. get involved in an organization that focuses on an issue that really matters. most of all, communicate to the people that represent you that you want the gridlock to stop. i can say that even a feature of the day. i support my party's agenda and i represent a very progressive congressional district. it is clear to me where mike tishman far enough where i am also. is also clear to me that it's critical we reach across the aisle, work together t
rights and civil liberties. we have a lot of work to do them is got to stop my way or highway politics. that is a big part of what the tea party has dragged us backwards. align the tail to wag the dog, allowing the agenda be controlled or the power people will want to washington rather than doing the right thing. i really hope this book will motivate real people, regular people to go down to your elected officials town hall meeting spend a few minutes after the meeting is over talking with the...
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they want to see the government start changing its behavior on human rights. interesting when the andign minister returned the crowd was welcoming here. the slogans were calling for the release of political prisoners, of the leader of the green movement, they were using the same slogans that you could hear four years ago during the uprising in the elections back then. it is a very clear sign. those that want the country to move in that direction, resolving the human rights situation, the significant restrictions on the political freedom, are happy about this deal because they see they have a chance to move forward with their agenda. last caller was concerned about your organization. maybe you can tell us about your background and how you and your family left iran. imprisonedather was and he had in opportunity -- an opportunity to continue his research in sweden. out of jail, got we went to sweden. my father was put on the list of people that would be executed on accused ofaving been having been a collaborator, which was false. he went back to clear his name. r
they want to see the government start changing its behavior on human rights. interesting when the andign minister returned the crowd was welcoming here. the slogans were calling for the release of political prisoners, of the leader of the green movement, they were using the same slogans that you could hear four years ago during the uprising in the elections back then. it is a very clear sign. those that want the country to move in that direction, resolving the human rights situation, the...
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rights and civil liberties. we need to stay vigilant in our fight for respect in this country and that has been one of our themes. whether it's on the budget as our colleague, mr. scott, just talked about, or a plethora of bills that have been brought forward by individual members. an essential
rights and civil liberties. we need to stay vigilant in our fight for respect in this country and that has been one of our themes. whether it's on the budget as our colleague, mr. scott, just talked about, or a plethora of bills that have been brought forward by individual members. an essential
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. >> joining us now is a senior researcher on thailand with human rights watch. in short, what do the protesters want? well, it is now clear that both sides are not backing down. the government made it clear they would not reside, there was no resolution of the parliament. the protestor made it clear they would not expect an offer from the government, including any negotiation or end of hostilities. tonight the situation will be tense, the government announced a plan to disperse the men at the finance industry. it is unclear when that will happen. police are rushing to both areas to protect the leaders. >> you said tonight the situation would be tense. the protests were peaceful until now. any sign as to what caused the latest wave of violence? >> well, this is starting from very confrontational history. given over the past week by protest leaders, that's sec for number one. number two is the confrontation is different from previous, that there is no communication between protestor and government or the law enforcement authorities at all. both side are operating
. >> joining us now is a senior researcher on thailand with human rights watch. in short, what do the protesters want? well, it is now clear that both sides are not backing down. the government made it clear they would not reside, there was no resolution of the parliament. the protestor made it clear they would not expect an offer from the government, including any negotiation or end of hostilities. tonight the situation will be tense, the government announced a plan to disperse the men...
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if the american people want to elect someone they should have the right. the problem is every elected official has an eye on the next election. it's what can i say, what can i do for my small constituency and placate the group. >> as opposed to thinking longer term. >> and thinking about, "i'm here to serve the american team, i'm leaving in four years, six years" imgratery reform got off to a phenomenal start and goes away. >> not addressed before the end of the year. >> tax reform. >> the farm bill. >> all the issues we talk about. then we become sin abbingle. obamacare, a disaster. you think about ineffective government. forget how you feel about the affordable care act. the fact we can't get a website up and running in three years. what does that say about the government. >> the flipside is the republicans in government tried to repeal obamacare 42 times instead of focussing on other issues. >> that's why i'm not here to say whether you like or don't like obamacare. i'm talking about creating a website. there's no working together. in the old days, as i
if the american people want to elect someone they should have the right. the problem is every elected official has an eye on the next election. it's what can i say, what can i do for my small constituency and placate the group. >> as opposed to thinking longer term. >> and thinking about, "i'm here to serve the american team, i'm leaving in four years, six years" imgratery reform got off to a phenomenal start and goes away. >> not addressed before the end of the...